ASST STORE MANAGER - Ann Arbor, MI #2721

\u003Cdiv data-field=\u0022Position_Description\u0022 class=\u0022Summary\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPOSITION PURPOSE\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EAssistant Store Managers in Training are learning the various responsibilities and functions of the following roles: Assistant Store Manager, Operations Assistant Store Manager, Night Operations Assistant Store Manager, and Specialty Assistant Store Manager. At a high level, ASMs in Training will learn how to support the Store Manager in developing strategies and objectives toward driving store sales and profitability. They will learn how to accomplish these objectives through effective leadership of and communication to their Associates.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EGeneral Customer Service Initiatives to include supervising Associates in the selling effort, ensuring the store\u0027s in-stock position, and maintaining an appealing and organized store appearance. ASMs in Training will learn the following tactics to support this key accountability: staffing and scheduling, identifying and resolving stock deficiencies, supervisor associates in selling behaviors, resolving customer issues and concerns, and supporting service needs for both installed sales/special orders and product sales. Supervising Store Associates to include interviewing, hiring, motivating, coaching, training, developing, and communicating to associates. ASMs in Training will also learn the performance management process, to include semi-annual review of associate performance and how to execute the associate disciplinary process when necessary. Operations Management to include supervision of front end processes involving sales and return transactions, as well as special services and lot support. ASMs in Training will also learn how to oversee the back end processes, including receiving and freight teams to ensure that merchandise is received and stocked appropriately. They will also learn how to maintain and operate all store equipment and systems as well as how to manage daily financial operations. ASMs in Training should develop a command of store standard operating procedures (SOP s), especially those involving Safety compliance. Business Analysis and Merchandise Planning Initiatives to include driving department profitability through analysis of sales trends. ASMs in Training will learn how to work with key partners (Store Managers, Field Merchandising, MET Teams) to plan merchandise placement and signing. They will also learn how to support stock integrity through inventory management processes.\u003Cbr /\u003E \u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENATURE AND SCOPE\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EASMs in Training will report to a Store Manager. Once training is complete, they will gradually assume accountability for supervision of work activities of associates.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnvironment:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003ELocated in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETravel: \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003ETypically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdditional Environmental Job Requirements: \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003Cdiv data-field=\u0022Postion_Requirement\u0022 class=\u0022Requirement\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EMust be eighteen years of age or older.\u003Cbr /\u003EMust be legally permitted to work in the United States.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdditional Minimum Qualifications:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEducation Required:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EThe knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYears of Relevant Work Experience: \u003C/strong\u003E 3 years\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhysical Requirements:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EMost of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPreferred Qualifications:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EActs with Integrity: Role model for ethical behavior; consistent and fair in dealings with others. \u003Cbr /\u003E Product Knowledge: Knows and effectively promotes all areas, products, services, and procedures. Knows the competition \u003Cbr /\u003E Excels in Customer Service: Creates customer focused environment; provides excellent service. \u003Cbr /\u003E Inspires Achievement: Initiates actions to develop Associates; provides performance feedback and recognizes accomplishments \u003Cbr /\u003E Safety Orientation: Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model \u003Cbr /\u003E Delivers Results: Creates a sense of urgency; delegates appropriately; motivates self and team to accomplish objectives.\u003C/div\u003E